What is Greatness Anyway?

My wife is a teacher. Hands down her favorite thing about teaching is what she calls the light bulb moment. It usually happens after a lot of work, frustration, funny moments, and a whole lot of good ol’ teaching. It usually happens with a student that was hard to reach, and are usually hard on… Continue reading What is Greatness Anyway?

Attitude, More Caught Then Taught….3 Steps to Helping Your Team Have a winning Attitude

Good Attitude is so important.  It is not just an abstract concept or feeling.  It is a concrete action that results in major positive progress. Winston Churchill said,  “Attitude is a small thing that makes a big difference” I agree, it does make a big difference, however I’m not so sure how small it is. … Continue reading Attitude, More Caught Then Taught….3 Steps to Helping Your Team Have a winning Attitude

Mentors Matter. 3 Ways to Obtain Effective Mentor Relationships

Almost 30 years ago I was a young pastor just starting out and an older leader who was leading in the denomination I was a part of was very kind to me and wanted to help me grow and develop.  He took my out to eat, and talked to me about leadership.  Learning how to… Continue reading Mentors Matter. 3 Ways to Obtain Effective Mentor Relationships

Leaders are Fire Fighters – 3 ways to put out fires

I’ll never forget standing outside my home at one o’clock in the morning, watching my house burn to the ground.  We were devastated.  We lost everything.  Thank God no one was hurt but we truly lost everything.  It was a very difficult time for our family.  We loved our home, but it was gone, and… Continue reading Leaders are Fire Fighters – 3 ways to put out fires

4 Ways Your Personal Fitness Program Will Help the Team You Lead

There are a plethora of benefits to exercising consistently. We all know this. Especially leaders. It is a discipline that we all struggle with at different times.  We know we should be doing it but find it getting crowded out by things that seem more important. However, our physical health is pretty important if we… Continue reading 4 Ways Your Personal Fitness Program Will Help the Team You Lead